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   punitive

   /ˈpjuːnɪtɪv/

   adjective

   • 1. inflicting or intended as punishment: "he called for punitive measures against the Eastern bloc" Similar penaldisciplinarycorrectivecorrectionalretributivein retaliationin reprisalrare:penitentiarypunitorycastigatory
   • ▪ (of a tax or other charge) extremely high: "a current punitive interest rate of 31.3 per cent" Similar harshseverestiffausterecruelsavagestringentburdensomedemandingdraconiandrasticswingeingcrushingcripplinghighsky-highinflatedexorbitantextortionateexcessiveoutrageousinordinateiniquitousimmoderateunreasonable

   Word Origin early 17th century: from French punitif, -ive or medieval Latin punitivus, from Latin punit- ‘punished’, from the verb punire (see punish).

   Derivatives

   • 1. punitively adverb
   • 2. punitiveness noun

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   Antonyms for Punitive. 47 opposites of punitive - words and phrases with opposite meaning. rewarding. adj. compensatory. adj. nonpunitive. adj. easy.

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   Synonyms for PUNITIVE: correctional, penal, corrective, correcting, disciplinary, penalizing, disciplining, chastening; Antonyms of PUNITIVE: compensatory, nonpunitive, exculpatory, vindicating, exculpating, exonerating, remitting, pardoning.

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   Find 14 different ways to say PUNITIVE, along with antonyms, related words, and example sentences at Thesaurus.com.

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   Mar 7, 2024 · When seeking alternatives to punitive measures, one can explore antonyms that focus on approaches characterized by compassion, support, and restoration. Antonyms for punitive strategies are non-punitive methods aimed at addressing behavior or situations without inflicting punishment or harm.

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   What are opposite words of Punitive? Rewarding, rehabilitative, beneficial, nonpunitive. Full list of antonyms for Punitive is here.

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   Antonyms: rehabilitative. Synonyms: punitory. How to use punitive in a sentence? Benny Boscio:

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › thesaurus › punitivePUNITIVE - 35 Synonyms and Antonyms - Cambridge English

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